Comments on: No Elkins tonighthttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/
In-depth coverage of the Los Angeles Kings.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:27:44 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1By: hollyhttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23356
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:42:28 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23356Maybe it’s just because he’s special. Seems odd. What is the strangest is that it was all “We signed him!” and then really nothing about how long the process will be. Hopefully he’s already over here or at least stopped playing in Europe because I believe there’s a rule that any player that has appeared in Europe post 12/15 (tomorrow) cannot play in the remaining AHL season. But I still haven’t found a time frame on the waivers.
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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:47:16 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23355Holly –

I totally get there is a big difference between signing Laurendeau and Doug. Everyone says their prayers that Laurendeau never ever has to play, it’s stressful enough to watch him in warmups. My point was that Hubie is having to dig deep just to get guys to suit up for the games. Maybe Derek Bekar will get the call next, last I heard he was in the Laconia area. Here’s hoping sooner rather than later, one of our regular guys will be back.

I was wondering about Bates too. Last I read was that the waiver time was longer than usual for some reason.

]]>By: hollyhttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23354
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:03:39 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23354Signing Dougie is a bit different than Laurendeau. They signed him with the expectation that he’d play, Laurendeau is signed for the sole purpose of having a body on the bench.

Has anyone heard what the deal is with Shawn Bates, BTW? He was announced as a signing an SPC last week. But as far as I can tell, he’s still in Europe. Anyone hear any sort of time table on his appearance? WIth Elkins up, I think we have something like 10 healthy (or… healthy enough) forwards.

]]>By: simarosahttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23353
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:48:51 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23353Monarchs are really hurting for bodies that’s for sure. Generally when the teams gets to this point the call goes out to the local beer league goalie, Ray Laurendeau. Late last week the call went out to a retired Monarchs defenseman, Doug Nolan. Their going to need to get on the horn to someone quickly.
]]>By: PRManhttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23352
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:40:56 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23352Again, TSN uses individual player rankings to rate the teams.

This does not take into account:
1. goalies that make saves at the “right” times
2. clutch players
3. guys that just know how to win
4. etc.

These are the guys that DL always takes which is why the Kings can continually win when they should lose.

Where is the stat for:

1. Opening up ice for your teammates?
2. Screening the goalie?
3. Team winning of 50/50 faceoffs, especially when it matters most?

This is why their method fails.

]]>By: dManhttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23351
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:21:13 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23351I’ve actually been more impressed with Frolov in the past few weeks. He seems to be wanting it more and getting a little more emotional. I’ve seen him get more involved heading a little more towards the net, making more plays, passing a little more dynamically, trying to position himself to take shots and get into traffic. Good signs if he keeps it up.

Consistency is his biggest problem I think.

]]>By: hollyhttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23350
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:56:38 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23350Clune fits the Simmer’s style better, but Elkins has earned a look at too. And Elkins has a more of the chippy aspect that we’re all looking for in a Simmer sub than Cliche does. Better size-wise than Clune and has a few inches on Cliche. He definitely knows how to hustle, which is good.
]]>By: What's the frequency, Kenneth?http://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23349
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:41:40 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23349TSN’s Scott Cullen is a Kings-hating prick. He’s rarely had the Kings (this season) in the top half of his rankings. What a hole!
]]>By: KC23http://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23348
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:20:46 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23348Ranked 9th might be a bit of a diss, but its not too far off. Just look at our goals fired Vs goals allowed. Only a few goals difference.

We’ve been doing it with smoke and mirrors for a while now, but we have been doing it and that is always the bottom line.

]]>By: EASportsMgthttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23347
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:13:31 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23347Doug S,
I agree with you. The problem is that you have in the past seen GM’s who are willing to spend a ridiculous amount of money on players they think can be an impact player for their team. There is no doubt that Fro has those skills.
So is it possible that a team out there will remember Fro’s #’s from the past two years, see that he had a down year this year (so far) and still give him big bucks. Absolutely.
If his agent is good enough (and he is) then I can easily see Fro getting a high dollar contract.

Here’s the curveball. Fro has said his true desire is to be on a playoff team. That’s all he wants. So can he see the Kings as that team for the next 2-3 years for him to stay? I would hope so, and I would hope his agent tells him so also. I would think that even if he gets a high offer from a not so strong club, that he would be willing to take a little less $ to win a Stanley Cup here in L.A.

]]>By: Mean Machinehttp://lakingsinsider.com/2009/12/14/no-elkins-tonight/#comment-23346
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:09:35 +0000http://lakingsinsider.com/?p=2379#comment-23346If Fro wants to test the waters so do speak then trade him for someone who is willing to play there guts out. Fro seems to play 1/2 the time. The Kings need someone who is willing to give 110%.

My money is on he gets traded by the deadline. But for whom they could get is the million dollar question.

I would love to see Fro stay. But we the fans are sure not management. I would keep him and the basis he gives 110%. This is the Kings year for sure.